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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.05, 1,701.70 and 586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.05, 1,701.70 and 586.88 is: 879.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.05 : 1,701.70 = 586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.05/1,701.70 = 586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.05x = 1,701.70 × 586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.05x = 998,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,690.91/1,135.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.87

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